Born
to destiny, born to rule
Serene
yet playful, regal, sublime
A
monarch in waiting
Quiet
beauty and style
Ruled
by tradition, so brave to change
She's
watched by the world
As
she grows from a child
Intelligent,
graceful, monarch in time.
The
moment, untimely, she hears the news
Her
father has passed, no time to mourn
Duty
calls, as destiny cast.
Her
tour of Africa, a brief sojourn.
Return
to Mother, assume this role
Prepared
for all of her life
Born
to rule, she was taught
First
a queen, second a wife
A
year and more would pass before
Coronation
day arrived.
Such
pomp and circumstance unfolds
Gold
horse drawn carriages, streets alive.
Ermin
and jewels adorn the crown
As
she elegantly walks the aisle
Zadok
the Priest by Handel played
She
takes the throne, bejewelled in style
Centuries
old and sparkling bright
St
Edward's crown majestically worn
Rod
of mercy, Sceptre and Orb
Royal
ring of gems adorned.
"God
save the Queen " is chanted aloud
Archbishop
of Canterbury and his throng
Pay
homage to Elizabeth Regina our Queen
Defender
of faith, she pledged lifelong.
Commonwealth
guests 8000 this day
Attended
the Abbey and privileged they say.
Music
played as the ceremony closed
God
Save the Queen, Stanfords epic score
Rang
through the Abbey from ceiling to floor
Vaughan
Williams Jubilate Deo rang out
As
it met with the throngs so deep
Three
million people lined the streets
To
honour the young Queen and Philip!
And
now fast forward 60 years, the Diamond Jubilee!
Faithful
reign, subliminal charm Elizabeth our Queen
Has
ruled by tradition, yet when times demand,
Been
brave to change and reigned supreme
Annus
horribilis springs to mind
A
time she would rather forget
A
time of adjustment from which she emerged
Graceful,
regal, no need for regret
And
now the trumpets will sound once more
The
music plays on in her reign
only
surpassed by Victoria, who
Served 3 yrs more in her name.
Loyalty,
honour and elegance supreme
We,
as her subjects look back on her reign
And
rejoice in her dedication as we
Sing
God Save the Queen again!
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